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Albuquerque Public Schools
News from 2024-2025
News from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
New Superintendent Honored to take on Role
Dr. Blakey's first official day as superintendent was July 1.
Posted July 1, 2024
Middle Schoolers Go on STEAM Summer Adventures
Program helps students develop skills in perseverance, self-regulation, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Posted June 26, 2024
Twenty-six APS Schools Have New Principals
Atrisco Heritage Academy, Highland High, and La Cueva are among the schools with new leaders.
Posted July 2, 2024
APS Sees Slight Increase in Graduation Rates
New superintendent says district must do better.
Posted July 19, 2024
Polk Middle Receives Green Ribbon Award in D.C.
South Valley school honored for its dedication to sustainability and environmental education.
Posted July 19, 2024
'Step Out of Your Comfort Zone'
New superintendent urges APS leaders to be bold in quest to improve student outcomes.
Posted July 24, 2024
APS Welcomes Students Back to School on Aug. 7
Here's what to expect in the new school year.
Posted July 29, 2024
APS Police and Safety Aides Receive Warm Welcome Back from Students
Event held to show school safety staff that their work is valued.
Posted August 1, 2024
APS Welcomes Students Back
Superintendent Blakey, leadership team fan out across city to greet students, staff.
Posted August 7, 2024
State of the District Slated for Wednesday
Superintendent Blakey to deliver assessment of district's strengths and weaknesses and outline a path forward.
Posted August 26, 2024
Update Your Contact Info
Please ensure your phone numbers and email addresses are up-to-date so we can share important information and contact you in emergencies.
Posted August 13, 2024
APS Receives $6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Electric School Buses
Los Ranchos students on hand for announcement.
Posted August 13, 2024
Cleveland Middle Step Closer to IB Offering
Final approval for prestigious International Baccalaureate program likely two years away.
Posted August 14, 2024
PED Announces Return of Level Up Reading Challenge
Program strives to inspire a passion for reading.
Posted August 19, 2024
Three APS Magnet Schools Earn National Certifications
Designations were created to recognize the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation.
Posted August 20, 2024
Reunification Cards are Coming, and They'll Help
The cards will ease the wait in the unlikely event a school has to reunify students with parents/guardians in a non-typical end of the school day.
Posted August 21, 2024
$50K Van Donation Will Have Big Impact on Sandia's Automotive Program
Teacher says Rich Ford's donation will give students hands-on experience with modern vehicle technology.
Posted August 26, 2024
Corporate Volunteer Council, City of Albuquerque Donate to Help Students
Partnership is evidence of a community-wide commitment to APS students.
Posted August 27, 2024
APS Education Foundation Grant Cycle Opens Tuesday
There will only be one grant cycle this year.
Posted August 27, 2024
'We Have to Reject the Status Quo'
In her State of the District address, Superintendent Blakey invites students, families, staff, and the community to work with her to give kids the future they deserve.
Posted August 28, 2024
Del Norte at 60: Still the Same Old Family Feeling
The school will commemorate the milestone with several events over the next few weeks.
Posted September 3, 2024
Successful Superintendent's Cup engages community on behalf of APS students
The APS Education Foundation Superintendent's Cup has become a fundraising force.
Posted September 5, 2024
McKinley Teacher Honored by Local Television Station
Jan Shearer got $400 from KOB-TV. What she's given to her students is incalculable.
Posted September 9, 2024
32 APS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Designation recognizes nation's top academic performers.
Posted September 13, 2024
How One TOPS School Made Big Gains in Reading, Math
It's all about building community, East San Jose Elementary's principal says.
Posted September 16, 2024
Hot Air Balloons at Schools on Friday, Oct. 4
Albuquerque Aloft is the unofficial kickoff to Balloon Fiesta.
Posted September 24, 2024
La Cueva History Teacher Receives Prestigious Award
Stacy Cooley says teaching history is her passion.
Posted September 19, 2024
Outstanding September Employees
This month's honorees include an educational assistant, a clerk, a counselor, and a custodian.
Posted September 23, 2024
Ventana Ranch Elementary Named a Blue Ribbon School
U.S. Department of Education bestows prestigious award on schools that are among the top performers in their state.
Posted September 25, 2024
Community Turns Out in Force to Renew Memories at Arroyo del Oso
Students and staff are planning to move into a new facility in mid-October.
Posted September 24, 2024
Annual Door & Workspace Decorating Contest
The APS Education Foundation is challenging all district employees to a door and workspace decorating contest.
Posted October 12, 2023
Making Headway in Math
Grant Middle School teachers are constantly asking, 'How else can we improve?'
Posted September 30, 2024
Mobile Health Clinic Will Roll Into Three APS Middle Schools
Bernalillo County, federal government are funding the initiative.
Posted October 2, 2024
The Best 13 Minutes of Your Day!
New Fine Arts film chronicles 'Hidden Heroes of Albuquerque's Music Programs.'
Posted October 3, 2024
Board President Appointed to Influential Panel
Gonzales will serve on the board that oversees the Nation's Report Card.
Posted October 3, 2024
Three APS Schools Honored for Inclusion Efforts
Dennis Chavez Elementary, Desert Ridge Middle School, and La Cueva named Banner Schools.
Posted October 7, 2024
October is Information Security Awareness Month at APS!
Let's work together to protect APS information and our community.
Posted October 8, 2024